SchoolScoresGreat Park Academy
Free school · Secondary, ages 9 to 16 · Mixed
Part of THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED
Primrose Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 9FR
0191 429 8484 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 9 July 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne comparisons use the 16 of its 22 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 6 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 99% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 81% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 99% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 84% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 100% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 77% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 99% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 67% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 99% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 76% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newcastle-upon-Tyne figures pool parents at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
83% — 17 points above the Newcastle upon Tyne average, and 21 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 83% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 28% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 92% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 90% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Newcastle upon Tyne. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 21st highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.1% | 43.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 30% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.1% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 19th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 23% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.1% | 14.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 44% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.1% | 24.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 98% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 4.3% | 9.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 98% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.7% | 25.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 76% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.7 | 42.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 89% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.1% | 10.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.34% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 79% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.3 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 92% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.4 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 16th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 7% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 5.6% | 10.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- North Gosforth Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Gosforth Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 63% grade 5+ English and maths
- Gosforth East Middle School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Gosforth Junior High Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Kenton School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Gosforth Central Middle School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024
- The Newcastle School 2.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 15% A*/A at A level
- Callerton Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Westfield School 2.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 18% A*/A at A level
- Hopespring Newcastle 2.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Great Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Great Park Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 July 2024.
Would parents recommend Great Park Academy?
100% of the 36 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Great Park Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143923.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.